4 bedroom cottage

For a perfectly poised home in the heart of rurality yet within easy reach of all the amenities of the town, The Old School House is a home rich in history and brimming with characterful, spacious rooms, a private garden and separate annexe.

Written In Stone

This charming, fully renovated home dates to the 1800s. Originally the place of learning for successive generations, it is now a treasured three-bedroom family home with separate one-bedroom annexe. Surprisingly unlisted, it retains a plethora of memorable features that tell tales from its past. Impeccably presented in classic country chic style, the home features exposed stonework walls, stone and lead mullion windows, oak flooring, and new cast iron radiators.

A Class of Its Own

The porch entrance welcomes you into the centre of the home with reception rooms to either side. Glazed double doors beckon you towards the atmospheric sitting room where the history and heritage of the home begins to reveal itself; admire sturdy beams overhead and buttery coloured, exposed limestone walls while the focal point of the room is undoubtedly the impactful inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. On hazy summer days, pause awhile on the window seat and enjoy the breeze and birdsong through the door onto the garden. Time now to make your way to the heart of the home. The open plan kitchen diner overlooks the walled garden to the front through a deep-set window and is the perfect space in which to spend time preparing meals while entertaining. Roomy enough to add a large dining table and chairs, the newly fitted country kitchen features French limestone flooring and solid quartz work surfaces atop sage coloured units and house an array of storage and appliances.

More to Discover

A stable door leads on to an exquisitely tiled ground floor shower room with basin and lavatory, and a good sized, bright laundry room. A door from here provides ease of access to the driveway and gardens, making swift entry and exit from muddy boots and paws after exploring the local countryside. Retracing your steps through the home, the final reception room is a bright and cheerful family snug with electric fire.

Sweet Dreams

The first floor landing features a sweet bay window with viaduct views. At the end, the first of the three double bedrooms features a deep-set window, and the second bedroom, similar in size, also benefits from a fitted double wardrobe and feature window. The triple aspect principal bedroom is tranquil and restful; filled with daylight and an abundance of charm, its window seat proffers dreamy viaduct views and an impactful stone mullion window to the front.

The Great Outdoors

At The Old School House, the enchanting gardens offer bountiful places to rest, relax and unwind for those seeking the sun or solace in the shade. The private grounds include a Mediterranean inspired walled garden to the side, and the well-stocked lawn garden is edged by stone wall and mature trees and shrubs. A detached stone and oak framed outbuilding benefits from a ground floor bedroom with separate lavatory and hand basin. There’s also a double car port with two storerooms and the large, naturally illuminated attic is ideal as a games room or generous home office.

A Warm Village Welcome

Take a tour of the friendly village of Harringworth, where there are plenty of opportunities to join the local clubs and societies. Meet your neighbours at the church and village hall or make the most of the rural backdrop and acquaint yourself with the nearby riding stables for hacks in the surrounding countryside. Village clubs include gardening, yoga, Pilates, and table tennis or meet up with the local walking group for a ramble to the nearby beauty spots such as the Welland Viaduct and River Welland itself. Why not stroll up Percy's Path, to be rewarded by exceptional views of the village and viaduct from the ridge above Harringworth. Get to know your local restaurants with the Harringworth Lunch Club, who meet once a month at a different pub or restaurant, culminating in a summer picnic.

Near And Far

The perfect location for commuters, the mainline railway station of Corby is within seven miles of Harringworth, whilst Uppingham, Oakham and Stamford bring the hustle, bustle, and bright lights of market town life within easy reach. For a perfectly poised home in the heart of rurality yet within easy reach of all the amenities of the town, The Old School House is a home rich in history and brimming with characterful, spacious rooms, a private garden and separate annexe.

The Finer Details

Freehold / Detached / Conservation area / Unlisted / Dates to 1800s / Plot approx. 0.2 acre / Gas central heating / Mains electricity, water and sewage / North Northamptonshire Council, tax band F / EPC rating D

Local Distances

Uppingham 5 miles (11 minutes) / Corby 7 miles (15 minutes) / Oakham 10 miles (18 minutes) / Stamford 12 miles (21 minutes) / Kettering 15 miles (27 minutes)

Watch Our Property Tour

Let Lottie guide you around The Old School House with our PJ Unique Homes tour video, also shared on our Facebook page, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter, or call us and we'll email you the link. We'd love to show you around. You are welcome to arrange a viewing or we are happy to carry out a FaceTime video call from the property for you, if you'd prefer.

Disclaimer

Pelham James use all reasonable endeavours to supply accurate property information in line with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. These property details do not constitute any part of the offer or contract and all measurements are approximate. The matters in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers. It should not be assumed that this property has all the necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Any services, appliances and heating system(s) listed have not been checked or tested. Purchasers should make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities regarding the connection of any service. No person in the employment of Pelham James has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars or enter into any contract relating to this property on behalf of the vendor.